It’s extremely hot in Sportsman’s Paradise and the National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for a good portion of the northern half of the state and hazardous weather is forecast for south Louisiana. State Climatologist Barry Keim says stay inside through next week…:
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He says there is a chance for a pop up severe thunderstorm over the weekend.

According to Southern Business and Development magazine, Louisiana is number one among southern states for the number of major business projects per capita. State Economic Development Secretary Steven Grissom the ranking is based on large capital investment projects and large job creation projects…:
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Louisiana now ranks among the top 10 states in the US in five national business climate rankings.

Governor Bobby Jindal is on his “Believe Again Tour” in Iowa. Scott Carwile has more…:
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Three LSU players were named to the first All-SEC football team to lead a total of eight players on the list. Running back Leonard Fournette and offensive lineman Vadal Alexander were selected to the first team offense, while defensive back Jalen Mills was named to the first team defense. Fournette was also named a second team all-purpose player and third team return specialist.